Kudos to our friends "down under" that hang in there and remain QRV on
the low bands and fight horrible QRN during their summer months for the
benefit of the rest of us "up here." Luke, VK3HJ remains consistently
active during our winter months in spite of all the challenges. Thanks
Luke!
73. . . Dave, W0FLS
On 2/23/2021 5:56 PM, List Mail wrote:
I usually have a listen when there’s a Top Band Contest on, but rarely participate,
and don’t compete.
Conditions are usually poor, with storm static to contend with, as most
contests are over our summer. The DX is usually occupied with working NA/EU/JA
where there are the numbers, obviously, with little attention being paid to
Oceania. Of course, there are so few OC stations on Top Band, that it is hardly
worthwhile for the Contesters to spend the time and resources looking for one
or two country multipliers.
Conditions to NA from VK have been exceptionally poor this year so far, with
only a couple of evenings where there has been any sort of opening.
Hopefully, there is still some EU propagation next month, when I should have
the Quarter wave vertical operational.
73, Luke VK3HJ
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